Game Operations - Senior Trader
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, statistically-minded individual who excels in a fast-paced environment to trade our precise sports projections on a day-to-day basis.
What you’ll do:
- Implement strategies, best practices, and processes around key markets
- Work with the Director of Game Operations - Trading to mentor and develop the Trading Team
- Maintain accurate pre-game and in-game player projections for all sports, leagues, and markets. This includes, but isn’t limited to; NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CBB, and CFB.
- Monitor player projections throughout the day and track any key information needed for projections
- Manage risk and liability accordingly utilizing modeling and quantitative analysis
- Understand PrizePicks members' play patterns and adjust internal processes and projections accordingly
- Work with Analytics and VIP to identify and highlight VIP members and keep track of sharp betting action alike
- Help set up and maintain standard operating procedures around PrizePicks Game Operations tasks
- Assist with reporting requirements as directed by management team
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Facilitate trainings and learning opportunities to help develop the Game Operations - Trading Team
- Lead the Game Operations - Trading team by example through complying with all processes and SOPs
- First point of contact to resolve escalated issues involving the Trading Team
What you have:
- Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills
- Availability to work on nights & weekends (coinciding with sports schedule)
- Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment
- Extensive Sports Gaming or DFS knowledge and experience
- Comprehensive understanding of college/major sports league players, teams, players, matchups and understanding of how said information impacts projections
- Ability to take direction from Game Operations leadership
- Highly proficient with Google Suite or similar software
- Ability to learn new or updated software
- Must be able obtain and be eligible for all required licenses, as applicable
- Bachelor's degree in related field (statistics, computer science, engineering, analytics, finance, accounting) 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.
