Game Operations - Trading Manager
About The Position
PrizePicks is hiring a Game Operations - Trading Manager to lead resource planning and support trading operations across sports and key events. The role designs end-to-end processes for developing projections, from research through trading, and uses data to improve those processes. The manager helps schedule and manage Game Operations resources, develops team members through training and coaching, and serves as a point of contact for escalated team issues. The position maintains and monitors player projections across markets, tracks relevant information, and manages risk using modeling and quantitative analysis. It also involves understanding member play patterns, coordinating strategies and best practices with Game Operations leadership, adapting skills to other sports, and assisting with management reporting requirements. While candidates based in Atlanta are preferred, qualified applicants anywhere in the U.S. may be considered, including remote candidates. Availability to work nights and weekends in line with the sports schedule is required.
Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and the 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.
- Experience balancing leadership responsibilities with working within a team to achieve shared goals.
- Strong understanding of the DFS and sports gaming industries.
- Extensive understanding of college and major sports league players, teams, and matchups, and how related information affects projections.
- Comfort with Standard Operating Procedures across all 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.
- One to three years of experience working in Daily Fantasy Sports or Sports Gaming.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as statistics, computer science, engineering, analytics, finance, or accounting is preferred but not required.
- Candidates based in Atlanta are preferred; remote candidates from anywhere in the U.S. may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Lead and organize resource planning for Trading sports and key events.
- Design end-to-end processes for originating projections from initial research through trading.
- Incorporate and surface data 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, tracking key 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 to other sports as needed.
- Assist with reporting requirements as directed by management.
- Serve as a key point of contact for resolving escalated issues with the Game Operations team.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Annual bonus.
- Flexible PTO; two weeks are strongly encouraged.
- Paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits.
- Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on results 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
