Game Operations - Trading Manager

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Annual bonus

Flexible PTO

Parental leave and disability benefits

Remote-friendly work environment

Company events

Equipment provided

Career development

Job summary

PrizePicks is seeking a detail‑driven Game Operations Analyst to lead resource planning for trading sports and key events. You’ll design end‑to‑end projection processes, surface data to improve workflows, and manage weekly Game Operations staffing. Expect strong math/analytical skills and DFS knowledge, plus weekend/night availability. Although Atlanta is preferred, remote candidates across the U.S. will be considered.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to process multiple information streams accurately.
• Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities for projections.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, sports-focused environment.
• Experience balancing leadership with teamwork to achieve shared goals.
• Solid understanding of DFS and sports gaming industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize resource planning for Trading sports and key events.
• Design end-to-end processes to originate projections from research through trading.
• Incorporate and surface data to improve and optimize processes.
• Schedule and manage Game Operations team resources weekly.
• Provide training and coaching to Game Operations staff.
• Maintain and monitor accurate projections across markets and times.
• Manage risk and projections using modeling and analysis.
• Understand play patterns and adjust projections accordingly.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement strategies and best practices.
• Apply Game Operations skills to other sports as needed.
• Assist with reporting requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Time management

Teamwork

DFS knowledge

Sports analytics

SOP familiarity

Night & weekend availability

Mathematical skills

Software learning

Direction following

Licensing eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science, engineering, analytics, finance, accounting

Job description

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 550 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together?

What you’ll do:

• Lead and organize resource planning for Trading sports and key events
• Design end-to end processes to originate projections from the initial research stage through trading
• Incorporate and surface data required to improve and optimize processes
• Help schedule and manage Game Operations team resources on a week to week basis
• Facilitate trainings and learning opportunities to help develop 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 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 and projections accordingly
• Work alongside Game Operations Leadership to implement strategies, best practices and processes around key markets
• Ability to apply and adapt Game Operations skills for other sports that you could be responsible for
• Assist with reporting requirements as directed by management team
• Serve as a key point of contact to resolve escalated issues with the Game Operations team

What you have:

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to apply that skill efficiently
• Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment
• Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines
• Experience balancing leading and working within a team to achieve shared goals
• Ability to apply strong understanding of DFS and sports gaming industries
• Extensive understanding of college/major sports league players, teams, players, matchups and understanding of how said information impacts projections
• Comfortable with Standard Operating Procedures to all sports, regardless of specialized knowledge or experience
• Availability to work on nights & weekends (coinciding with 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
• 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 Daily Fantasy Sports or Sports Gaming required

Where you’ll live:

• While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta, we are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates. #LI-Remote

Working at PrizePicks:

The typical salary range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000. At PrizePicks, we consider your role, level, and where you’ll be working when determining our salary ranges. The compensation info you see on our job postings gives you an idea of the starting pay range for the position. Your actual pay within that range will depend on your specific work location, as well as your skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will be happy to chat more about the specific pay range for your location and how we arrived at it during the hiring process.

This application period will remain open for 30 days. We’re committed to finding the best candidate, so this date may be adjusted, and any changes will be reflected in this posting.

Benefits you’ll receive:

In addition to your great compensation package, full-time employees will be eligible for the following perks:

• 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

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.