Markus Wiig

Designer with a background in
finance.

About

I'm a founder and operator who combines design and finance to scale companies. I've grown two businesses in the Nordics, and I'm currently building two new ventures. I work with teams on product, positioning, and growth — direct, practical, and focused on what actually moves the needle.

Selected

Building a curated travel platform

A curated travel platform built around trusted recommendations. Instead of endless reviews, the platform helps people discover cities through locals and travellers sharing the three places they'd genuinely recommend.

Building a professional link-in-bio

Building minimalist link-in-bio templates for builders, operators, and independent specialists who need to showcase their track record, projects, and core work—without having to fight with web design or code

4th place in Creative Challenge

An end-to-end creative case study spanning product narrative, visual identity, and motion design for the global ElevenLabs Creative Flows challenge, securing fourth place through a strict, systemic implementation framework.

Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management

Aug 2023 – Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Team Leader

Aug 2024 – Jun 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos

StrategyFinance

Designed payment tracking interfaces and optimized manual procedures by implementing new automations.

Fund Operations

Aug 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

OperationsFinance

Supported daily NAV reporting, trade settlement, and investor onboarding for wealth management funds, while significantly improving reconciliation workflows and internal controls.

DNB

June 2023 – August 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Advisor

AdvisoryInvestments

Advised DNB clients on funds and investment products—helping them understand options, assess fit, and make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.

Nordic China Startup Forum

June 2022 – June 2023 · 1 yr

Marketing Manager

MarketingGrowth

As Marketing Manager, I worked to grow Nordic China Startup Forum's presence and connect small and midsize companies in Norway with opportunities in China—building bridges between markets, founders, and partners.

Bachelor in Economics

August 2019 – June 2022

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Developed a strong analytical foundation in economics, statistics, and strategic decision-making. graduating with top marks and a systematic approach to solving complex problems.

Mandarin

January 2018– June 2019

Donghua University

Studied Mandarin in Shanghai at Donghua University—building language fluency, cultural understanding, and the ability to communicate across markets in China and the Nordics.

Contra Challenges

August 2024 – June 2026

Competing in Contra challenges—testing software limits and pushing for the highest-performing execution.

Oslo Running Club

August 2023 – May 2025

I'm part of Oslo Running Club, a community of runners who meet regularly for social runs, training sessions, and events around Oslo.

Design

Figma Adobe Creative Suite Framer

Motion

After Effects Cinema 4D Principle

Build

Webflow HTML/CSS React