Game Operations Associate - Trading Optimization

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