What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst - Finance position at PrizePicks?
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 CS : GO. Our team of over 200 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?
We are seeking a skilled Senior Finance and Compliance Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong data and financial background and will be responsible for providing crucial reporting and analysis to our finance and compliance team. Additionally, this role will play a pivotal role in meeting compliance requirements in states where our company is seeking to operate, as well as ensuring ongoing compliance in states where we already operate.
What you'll do:
- Directly support our finance team with tooling and data pulls for audit and financial related requests
- Support the Business Intelligence team in data collection, data analysis and business intelligence reporting systems to measure and inform business strategy
- Continuously evaluate and improve finance analysis and compliance processes, leveraging automation tools and techniques where applicable.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements and guidelines at the state level for the daily fantasy sports industry.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance requirements are met during the company's expansion into new states.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance data accuracy, and optimize resource allocation to support efficiency and effectiveness in finance analysis and compliance management.
- Support the Business Intelligence team in data collection, data analysis and business intelligence reporting systems to measure and inform business strategy
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, operations, and product management, to ensure alignment and integration of finance analysis and compliance activities.
What you have:
- Ability to draw insights from analysis supported by data and present them to the team members and senior management
- Analytical background and experience with the following Tools: SQL, Data Lakes, Python or R, Data Visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI, etc…)
- In-depth knowledge of financial analysis techniques, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in data analysis and documentation.
What makes you stand out:
- Interest in developing and growing as a business intelligence, analytics, or data science professional
- Passionate about using data to answer questions, discover opportunities, and drive innovation
- Proven experience in finance analysis, financial reporting, and compliance management, preferably in the daily fantasy sports or online gaming industry.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance obligations in the daily fantasy sports industry, specifically at the state level in the United States.
Where you'll live:
- This is a remote position with occasional travel to our headquarters in Atlanta, GA
Benefits you'll receive:
In addition to your great compensation package, company subsidized medical/dental/vision coverage plans and matching 401(k), we'll shower you with perks including:
- Break room with ping pong, endless snacks and in-office lunch once a week
- Unlimited PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 week min required!)
- Modern work schedule focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
- Workplace flexibility
- Company and team outings, we encourage a tight-knit workplace
- Generous Maternity AND Paternity leave (16 weeks!)
- Annual bonus & stock options
- Wellness program
- Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
- Annual performance reviews with opportunity 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 or 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.
