Game Operations - Trading Analyst
Remote · United States
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$60K–$70K/yr
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About the role
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 to what best achieves company objectives
- Availability to work on nights & weekends (coinciding with sports schedule)
- Strong Mathematical and Analytical skills
What makes you stand out:
- A bachelor's degree in a related field (statistics, computer science, engineering, analytics, finance, accounting) preferred but not required
- One to three years of experience working in or playing Daily Fantasy Sports or Sports Gaming preferred but not 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.
Working at PrizePicks:
The typical salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. 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.
Date Posted: 8/31/26
Reposted: 9/30/26
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.
Originally posted on Himalayas