Senior Game Operations Associate
Fliff
Operations
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Fliff unpacks sports gaming into social, free-to-play games for all types of sports fans. We've built a social sports gaming experience that allows users to compete for leaderboard positioning, to achieve badges and build their status within the game.
We are pioneering play-for-fun sports gaming, with our flagship social sportsbook experience that includes sweepstakes promotions and loyalty rewards. We provide sports fans with fun, engaging, and free-to-play alternatives to real money gaming.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Game Operations Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our sports platform operations, developing and implementing strategies to create and price new events, and ensuring effective risk management and pricing accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Manage our live game operations, including setting markets, monitoring events and positions, and managing liabilities
- Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize profitability and minimize risk
- Analyze market trends and adjust odds accordingly to maintain competitiveness and profitability
- Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and product development, to ensure that our sportsbook offerings are aligned with customer demand and industry trends
- Work closely with the risk management team to monitor and manage exposure and risk limits
- Monitor and analyze sports performance, including win/loss ratios, and provide regular reports to management
- Manage and mentor junior associates, providing guidance and support to help them develop their skills and expertise
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and market developments to ensure that our game operations are aligned with best practices and compliance requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience as a sports trader, with a proven track record of success in managing sportsbook operations and developing effective trading strategies
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions quickly
- Knowledge of sports betting markets and trends, with a deep understanding of betting lines, odds, and pricing models
- Familiarity with sports data and analytics tools, such as sports data feeds and statistical models
- Experience with risk management techniques and tools, such as exposure limits, hedging, and diversification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to mentor and manage junior traders
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as required
Benefits:
- Top tier compensation + benefits package
- Flexibility to work remotely
- Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic and international environment
- Informal, friendly and knowledge-sharing environment
- An interesting and challenging job that allows you to explore paths to creating successful software solutions
We are a multinational company with our headquarters based in Philadelphia, and offices in New York, Austin, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, focused team that is welcoming and friendly, and the work that we do is always interesting and rewarding. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, focused team that is:
Welcoming and Friendly
We want to reflect the diversity of the cities we serve. By creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, we’ll make Fliff better for employees and customers alike.
Lively and Creative
We respect and value each other’s ideas, experience and expertise. There is no such thing as a bad idea; only ideas that are executed and ideas that are discarded after consideration.
Stimulating and Rewarding
We know bright minds love a challenge, and we understand your desire to see your hard work pay off. We’ll make sure your daily tasks align with your career ambitions as we grow together.
