Team Lead, Game Operations - Trading Optimization

We are 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 Sr. Director, Game Operations and play a vital role in growing the team responsible for optimizing the way that the Game Operations team manages the different types of members who play our game.

What you’ll do:

• Work with the Sr. Director, Game Operations - Trading to grow, mentor, and develop the Trading Optimization team
• Partner with Analytics to develop more optimal trading methods and tools (models, algorithms, rounding, industry benchmarking, etc.)
• Help set up and maintain standard operating procedures around PrizePicks Trading Optimization tasks
• Lead the Game Operations - Trading Optimization team by example through complying with all processes and SOPs
• Help schedule and manage Trading Optimization team resources
• Assist with reporting requirements as directed by management team
• First point of contact to resolve escalated issues involving the Trading Optimization team
• Review and profile new, winning, losing, and escalated members from Game Operations Analysts to profile under one of our member classifications
• Create new rulesets (limits) and optimize current rulesets for member experience and revenue
• Identify PrizePicks game vulnerabilities (edges)
• Identify coordinated member patterns (sharp discords, multi-accounting, etc.)
• Collaborate with and communicate learnings to Game Operations Analysts

What you have:

• Attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines
• Extensive 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)
• Highly proficient with Google Suite or similar software
• Ability to learn new or updated software
• Bachelor's degree in related field (statistics, computer science, engineering, analytics, finance, accounting) preferred but not required
• 2+ years of experience working in Daily Fantasy Sports or Sports Gaming required

Where you’ll live:

• This is a remote position so anywhere in the U.S is fine.  Occasional travel to our HQ in Atlanta, GA may be required

Benefits you’ll receive: 

In addition to your great compensation package, company subsidized medical/dental/vision coverage plans and matching 401(k), we’ll shower you with perks including: 

• Break room with ping pong, endless snacks and in-office lunch once a week
• Unlimited PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 week min required!)
• Modern work schedule focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
• Workplace flexibility
• Company and team outings, we encourage a tight-knit workplace
• Generous Maternity AND Paternity leave (16 weeks!)
• Annual bonus & stock options
• Wellness program
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
• Annual performance reviews with opportunity for growth and career development