Dat Cao

About Dat Cao

I’m a program and operations leader with 7+ years of experience driving process transformation, large-scale migrations, and cross-functional initiatives within asset management. At BlackRock, I’ve led complex reporting and platform initiatives, including the migration of 60+ reporting workflows to new systems and the transition of operational coverage to offshore teams. My work sits at the intersection of operations, technology, and product strategy—where I focus on improving efficiency, scalability, and stakeholder experience. I’m particularly strong in roles that require: • Owning end-to-end processes • Coordinating across business, technology, and client teams

Experience

1. Associate - Alternatives Client Platform (Acp)

   BlackRock

   Jan 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Led end-to-end reporting operations for Closed-End funds, serving as primary contact for product teams and ensuring timely, accurate delivery of 60+ reports• Directed offshore transition strategy, training a team and successfully migrating full reporting coverage with minimal disruption• Spearheaded eFront migration initiative, coordinating across product, technology, and operations teams to transition 60+ reporting workflows to a new platform• Drove large-scale reporting infrastructure upgrade (600+ reports) as part of Secure QuickLinks migration, improving security and distribution processes• Partnered with Product Strategy to develop quarterly client decks and reporting materials for strategic clients• Owned stakeholder communication and issue resolution, acting as escalation point for reporting inquiries and process breakdowns

Education

• Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

  Master of Arts - MA, International Finance and Southeast Asia Studies

  2014 — 2016

• Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service

  Master of Arts - MA, Security Studies

  2007 — 2009

• Stanford University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, History and International Relations

  2003 — 2007