Poker Operations Associate
FanDuel · New City, NY · 2 wk ago
HybridManagement$66k–$83k/yrFull-time
The Poker Operations Associate oversees the day-to-day, on-site customer experience across North American platforms. They are primarily responsible for hands-on execution of game and promotional configurations, visual asset updates, and merchandising.
Responsibilities
- Configure and deploy poker games and promotions ensuring that all offerings and game attributes are executed consistently and accurately with principles and standards of the Poker Operations department
- Set and adjust tournament guarantees based on analysis of historic and forecasted results in coordination with wider commercial strategy
- Recommend changes to the poker offering to optimize it for North American market needs based on liquidity and player preferences
- Service and advise internal customers in the creation of requested games and promotional configurations accurately and on time
- Coordinate visual assets delivery and merchandising refreshes ensuring frictionless player journeys and accurate messaging across platforms
- Provide timely reports regarding performance to management as required
- Handle escalations from internal teams for a variety of poker and software/technical issues
- Maintain awareness and deliver insights through following industry news, competitor activities, and developments in the poker, gaming, and at-home entertainment sectors
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Company to ensure operational flexibility and meet evolving business needs
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a gaming, operations, or analytics role preferred
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or commensurate online gaming industry experience
- Exhaustive knowledge of poker, including all game and betting variations, industry trends, online operators and offerings, and understanding of the basics of game theory
- In-depth experience with regulated North American Poker apps/software, including game catalog, features, and promotions
- Significant experience playing online poker
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both in-person and across various digital formats
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and efficiently
- Willingness to work long and often unusual hours
- Intermediate or better Microsoft Word, Excel, and other business productivity software skills
- Prior experience interacting with complex systems
- Ability and willingness to educate internal partners on the nuances of poker
- Mission-driven and team-focused with demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks and projects
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plans (some as low as $0 per paycheck) including fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave) and 14 paid company holidays
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance)
- 401k with up to a 5% match
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
- Short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and stock program participation (eligibility varies)
- Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws
Pay
The applicable salary range for this position is $66,000 - $83,000 USD, dependent on relevant experience, location, business needs, and market demand.