Game Operations - Trading Analyst

Summary

PrizePicks is a sports company and Daily Fantasy Sports platform covering major professional, college, and esports leagues. The Game Operations - Trading Analyst will monitor and maintain pre-game and in-game sports projections, manage risk through modeling and quantitative analysis, and support game operations strategies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate pre-game and in-game player projections for all 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 monitor projections accordingly utilizing modeling and quantitative analysis
• Understand PrizePicks members' play patterns and adjust internal processes accordingly
• Work with sport owners to implement strategies, best practices, and processes around key markets
• Help set up standard operating procedures around PrizePicks game operations tasks

Skills

• Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment
• Strong attention to detail, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines
• Ability to apply strong understanding of DFS and sports gaming industries
• Thorough understanding of college/major sports league players, teams, players, matchups and understanding of how said information impacts projections
• Comfort applying Standard Operating Procedures to all sports, regardless of specialized knowledge or experience
• Openness to different trading philosophies and willingness to adapt to what best achieves company objectives
• Availability to work on nights & weekends (coinciding with sports schedule)
• Strong Mathematical and Analytical skills
• 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
• A bachelor's degree in a 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
• While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta, we are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates. #LI-Remote

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment
• Strong attention to detail, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines
• Ability to apply strong understanding of DFS and sports gaming industries
• Thorough understanding of college/major sports league players, teams, players, matchups and understanding of how said information impacts projections
• Comfort applying Standard Operating Procedures to all sports, regardless of specialized knowledge or experience
• Openness to different trading philosophies and willingness to adapt to what best achieves company objectives
• Availability to work on nights & weekends (coinciding with sports schedule)
• Strong Mathematical and Analytical skills
• 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

Nice to Haves

• A bachelor's degree in a 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
• While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta, we are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates. #LI-Remote

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual bonus
• Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
• 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