Julian Liao
About Julian Liao
Julian Liao is a Senior Product Designer at Wealthsimple with extensive experience in user experience design for crypto and web3 platforms.
Current Position at Wealthsimple
Julian Liao is currently serving as a Senior Product Designer at Wealthsimple. He joined the company in 2022 and has been utilizing his expertise in user experience to contribute to the company's innovative projects. Julian's role involves creating intuitive and engaging designs that enhance user interaction with Wealthsimple's financial products and services.
Previous Roles in Product Design
Before his current position, Julian Liao worked as a Senior Product Designer at Clearco from 2021 to 2022 for one year in Vancouver, Canada. He previously held the role of Product Designer at CI Direct Investing for 9 months between 2020 and 2021, also in Vancouver. Earlier, he worked at WealthBar as a Product Designer for two years from 2018 to 2020. These roles allowed Julian to refine his skills in creating user-centric financial products.
Earlier Career in Finance
Julian Liao began his professional journey in finance. He worked as a Market Risk Manager at RBC Capital Markets for one year from 2015 to 2016 in Toronto, Canada. Prior to that, he served as a Summer Analyst in the Investment Division at Manulife Financial for three months in 2014. He also worked as a Marketing Assistant at the University of Toronto for three months in the same year. These roles provided Julian with a strong foundation in financial analysis and market risk management.
Educational Background
Julian Liao's academic background includes a Master of Financial Economics from the University of Toronto, completed between 2013 and 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, Julian attended Vancouver Film School and achieved a certification in Digital Design.
Specialization in Crypto and Web3 Design
Julian Liao specializes in designing user experiences for crypto and web3 platforms. His work focuses on creating seamless and secure interfaces that improve user engagement and accessibility within the blockchain and cryptocurrency domains. Julian's expertise in this niche area of product design is reflected in his current projects and contributions at Wealthsimple.