PrizePicks
Sports
GameOperations-TradingAnalyst
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“Game Operations - Trading Analyst at PrizePicks. Skills: Player projections, Risk management, Quantitative analysis. Maintain accurate pre-game player projections. Maintain accurate in-game player projections”
Industry & Context.
Mathematical and Analytical skills
Availability to work on nights & weekends, Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U. S., Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently, Make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment, Attention to detail, Verbal communication skills, Written communication skills, Excellent time management, Reliability, Ability to meet highly important deadlines, Mathematical and Analytical skills, Authorized to work for any employer in the U. S.
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, engineering, analytics, finance, or accounting, One to three years of experience working in or playing Daily Fantasy Sports or Sports Gaming
What You'll Do.
Maintain accurate pre-game player projections
Maintain accurate in-game player projections
Monitor player projections throughout the day
Track key information for projections
Manage risk and monitor projections
Understand PrizePicks members' play patterns
Adjust internal processes accordingly
Work with sport owners to implement strategies
Set up standard operating procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with sport owners
Communication Scope
Verbal communication skills; Written communication skills
Full 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? PrizePicks is looking for a detail oriented, statistically-minded individual who excels in a fast-paced environment to monitor and trade precise sports projections on a day-to-day basis. What you’ll do: Maintain accurate pre-game and in-game player projections for all markets. This includes, but isn’t limited to: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CBB, and CFB. Monitor player projections 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 accordingly Work with sport owners to implement strategies, best practices, and processes around key markets Help set up standard operating procedures around PrizePicks game operations tasks What you have: Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment Strong attention to detail, verbal, and written communication skills Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines Ability to apply strong understanding of DFS and sports gaming industries Thorough understanding of college/major sports league players, teams, players, matchups and understanding of how said information impacts projections Comfort applying Standard Operating Procedures to all sports, regardless of specialized knowledge or experience Openness to different trading philosophies and willingness to adapt
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