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Game Operations Associate - Trading Optimization

unlimited holidays - extra parental leave - fully flexible
Remote: 
Full Remote
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Experience: 
Junior (1-2 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Detail-oriented with excellent attention to detail, Strong knowledge in sports gaming, player prop and daily fantasy sports industries, Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or related field preferred, 1-3 years experience in Daily Fantasy Sports preferred, Familiarity with R, Python, and/or SQL preferred.

Key responsabilities:

  • Identify game vulnerabilities and abusive member behavior
  • Develop and optimize rulesets for improved member experience and revenue
  • Analyze member patterns and trends
  • Collaborate with analytics to improve trading methods and tools
  • Assist with trading responsibilities as requested
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51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 450 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together? 

PrizePicks is looking for a detail oriented, proactive, statistically-minded individual who excels in a fast-paced environment to enhance our customer segmentation and player profiling initiatives. This position will report to the VP, Game Operations and play a vital role in optimizing the way that the Game Operations team manages the different types of members who play our game.

 
What you’ll do:
  • Identify PrizePicks game vulnerabilities (edges), and members that are abusing/exposing those vulnerabilities
  • Review and profile new, winning, losing, and escalated members from Game Operations Analysts
  • Create new rulesets and optimize current rulesets for member experience and revenue
  • Identify coordinated member patterns (sharp discords, multi-accounting, etc.)
  • Partner with Analytics to develop more optimal trading methods and tools (models, algorithms, rounding, industry benchmarking, etc.)
  • Collaborate with and communicate learnings to Game Operations Analysts
  • Work with Trading Optimization Sr. Analysts to implement strategies, best practices, and processes around key markets
  • Take on some Trading shifts/responsibilities as requested by Trading team
 
What you have:
  • Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills
  • Superb time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines
  • Extremely hard working and passionate about a career in the daily fantasy sports industry
  • Substantial knowledge and experience in the sports gaming, player prop and, daily fantasy sports industries
  • Strong pattern recognition and ability to react quickly to observed trends
  • Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment
  • Availability to work on nights & weekends (coinciding with sports schedule)
  • Ability to learn new or updated software
  • Experience with R, Python, and/or SQL is preferred, but not required

 

What makes you stand out:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field (statistics, computer science, engineering, analytics, finance, accounting) preferred but not required
  • One to three years of experience working in or playing Daily Fantasy Sports or Sports Gaming preferred, but not required
Where you’ll live:

 

  • Anywhere in the US is fine but Atlanta would be preferred. 

 

Benefits you’ll receive:

In addition to your great compensation package, we’ll shower you with perks including: 

  • Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans 
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Stock options and bi-annual bonus
  • Uncapped PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2-week MINIMUM required!)
  • Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
  • Company-wide in-person events and team outings
  • Lifestyle enhancement program
  • Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
  • Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

 

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Experience

Level of experience: Junior (1-2 years)
Industry :
Sporting Goods
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration
  • Decision Making
  • Calmness Under Pressure
  • Proactivity

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