Game Operations Analyst – Trading Optimization

PrizePicks

Game Operations Analyst responsible for optimizing member engagement and identifying game vulnerabilities at PrizePicks. Collaborating with analysts to enhance customer segmentation and profiling initiatives.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in identifying game vulnerabilities and analyzing member behavior within the daily fantasy sports industry. Proficient in pattern recognition and making data-driven recommendations to optimize member experience and revenue.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sports Gaming KnowledgePattern RecognitionSQL ExperienceR ProgrammingPython Programming

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisGame Vulnerability IdentificationRecommendation DevelopmentTrend AnalysisMulti-Information Stream Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime ManagementReliability

Industry Keywords

Daily Fantasy SportsPlayer PropCoordinated Member PatternsGame OperationsIndustry Benchmarking

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonReactSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify PrizePicks game vulnerabilities (edges), and members that are abusing/exposing those vulnerabilities
Review and profile escalated members from Game Operations Analysts, and provide a recommendation of any action we should take
Run analyses on our current ruleset structure, and provide actionable recommendations that will optimize member experience and revenue
Identify coordinated member patterns (sharp discords, multi-accounting, etc.)
Partner with Analytics to develop more optimal trading methods and tools (models, algorithms, rounding, industry benchmarking, etc.)
Collaborate with and communicate learnings to Game Operations Analysts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills
Superb time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines
Extremely hard working and passionate about a career in the daily fantasy sports industry
Extensive knowledge and experience in the sports gaming, player prop and, daily fantasy sports industries
Strong pattern recognition and ability to react quickly to observed trends
Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment
Availability to work on nights & weekends (coinciding with sports schedule)
Ability to learn new or updated software
Experience with SQL, R, and/or Python is preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comp & 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