Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America and is seeking a detail-oriented, statistically-minded Game Operations - Trading Analyst. The role involves monitoring and trading sports projections, managing risk, and implementing strategies for game operations.
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
- 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
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
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