Game Operations - Trading Manager

PrizePicks • Atlanta, GA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Game Operations - Trading Manager leads resource planning and operational processes for Trading sports and key events. The role develops end-to-end processes for creating projections, from initial research through trading, and identifies and surfaces data that can improve those processes. It also supports the Game Operations team through scheduling, training, feedback, and coaching.

The position maintains and monitors accurate player projections across markets, manages risk using modeling and quantitative analysis, and adjusts projections and processes based on PrizePicks members’ play patterns. Working with Game Operations leadership, the manager implements strategies and best practices for key markets, adapts Game Operations skills across sports, assists with reporting, and serves as a point of contact for escalated team issues.

The role may be based in Atlanta or elsewhere in the United States, with remote candidates considered. Availability to work nights and weekends in line with sports schedules is required. The position requires authorization to work for any U.S. employer; PrizePicks cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Requirements

• One to three years of experience working in Daily Fantasy Sports or sports gaming.
• Strong understanding of DFS and the sports gaming industry.
• Extensive understanding of college and major-league sports players, teams, and matchups, including how related information affects projections.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to apply it efficiently.
• Ability to analyze multiple streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment.
• Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to meet important deadlines.
• Ability to balance leading and working within a team to achieve shared goals.
• Comfort with Standard Operating Procedures across sports, regardless of specialized knowledge or experience.
• Availability to work nights and weekends in line with the sports schedule.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn new or updated software.
• Ability to take direction from Game Operations leadership.
• Must be able to obtain and be eligible for all required licenses, as applicable.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or takeover is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as statistics, computer science, engineering, analytics, finance, or accounting; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize resource planning for Trading sports and key events.
• Design end-to-end processes to originate projections, from initial research through trading.
• Incorporate and surface data needed to improve and optimize processes.
• Help schedule and manage Game Operations team resources week to week.
• Facilitate training and learning opportunities for the Game Operations team.
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to Game Operations team members.
• Maintain and monitor accurate player projections for all markets throughout the day, and track information needed for projections.
• Manage risk and monitor projections using modeling and quantitative analysis.
• Understand PrizePicks members’ play patterns and adjust internal processes and projections accordingly.
• Work with Game Operations leadership to implement strategies, best practices, and processes around key markets.
• Apply and adapt Game Operations skills for other sports as needed.
• Assist with reporting requirements as directed by management.
• Serve as a key point of contact to resolve escalated Game Operations team issues.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Annual bonus.
• Flexible paid time off; two weeks is 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 rather than hours clocked.
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings.
• Lifestyle enhancement program.
• Company equipment provided, with Windows and Mac options.
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed