SIS Careers2024-03-29T10:19:42+00:00Changeworknowhttp://www.changeworknow.co.ukhttps://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/sis/vms/e/careers/searchJunior Competitive Gaming Traderhttps://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/sis/vms/e/careers/positions/dm-t4RTE5nXi1gQ7kXl8cz2024-02-23T00:00:00+00:00<p>Location: London</p><div></div><div><p>We are recruiting a Competitive Gaming Trader to join our expanding Trading department. The role will involve trading the company’s competitive gaming and racing products as well as undertaking support roles to assist other traders when necessary. </p>
<p>Salary £28,088 p.a. + excellent benefits.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will possess an excellent work ethic, a passion and enthusiasm for sports, in particular basketball, football and other traditional esports, and be able to demonstrate sound mathematical skills. Betting knowledge is an advantage as are advanced excel skills and modelling skills.</p>
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<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Will have a strong knowledge of competitive gaming and have a strong interest in the wider e-sport environment, and have an understanding of both current and future trends. </li>
<li>Will be able to relay their knowledge to technical and non-technical members of staff in a clear and organised manner and log any technical issues clearly as they happen.</li>
<li>Will be fully involved in an agile methodology of product management, providing vital expert knowledge to the ongoing improvement of the Competitive Gaming product.</li>
<li>Will rigorously test the algorithm, analysing customer betting data and aiding with other improvements to the existing product.</li>
<li>Will need to be on hand to aid technical teams during a comprehensive UAT testing process.</li>
<li>Will have a full understanding of player data, and will be able to assess this data collection competently and thoroughly in order to provide accurate pre event prices, and also have the ability to react to real time events which will may affect the pricing output.</li>
<li>Have awareness of B2B client requirements depending on the sport, the jurisdiction and the market liquidity.</li>
<li>Evaluate betting products to improve performance and profitability.</li>
<li>Contribute to the ongoing development of new products and systems through own observations and monitoring of betting patterns. This may include highlighting any technical issues, reporting bugs and testing fixes. Also participate in any user acceptance testing of these systems.</li>
<li>Will liaise with suppliers, customers and other internal departments to ensure the best possible end to end product and take a prominent role in ensuring the successful running of the operation.</li>
<li>Will communicate live with the production team, whilst trading in order to allow for the smooth running of the Competitive Gaming product.</li>
<li>Ensure that key information (suspend times, prices, liabilities, thresholds etc) is adhered to.</li>
<li>Will develop a good understanding of the XML feeds, how they work, and their relationship with how our customers absorb the product.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Skills and Experience: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong mathematical, statistical and analytical skills</li>
<li>Outstanding work ethic</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>Numerate and good interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Strong general IT skills, including advanced level Excel</li>
<li>Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative as well as in a team</li>
<li>Eagerness to learn and develop</li>
<li>Passion for sports</li>
<li>Must be willing to work on a shift pattern which includes evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays and may include some overnight work.<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Desirable: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous Trading experience</li>
<li>Knowledge of the betting industry</li>
<li>Mathematical modelling skills</li>
<li>Interest in Basketball, Football and other Traditional Esports</li>
</ul></div><div></div><div></div>Competitive Gaming Refereehttps://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/sis/vms/e/careers/positions/aZJDmjxL9bjzYKcGMEzVeX2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00<p>Location: Milton Keynes</p><div><p>The Competitive Gaming Referee is accountable for the successful delivery of esports tournaments at 49CG as part of its Competitive Gaming product. </p>
<p>The role will require participants to work in line with ESIC regulations, communicate with key stakeholders and support the day-to-day running of the tournaments. </p>
<p>The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and data inputting skills. A key element of the role will be the management of Gamers and professional oversight of tournament matches so great communication skills are essential. </p>
<p>Experience of organising/running an esports tournament is desirable but not essential. </p>
<p><strong>Reporting Lines and Key Relationships</strong> </p>
<p>The role reports to Competitive Gaming Operations Manager. The role will work closely with the Trading, Product and Broadcast functions of the business on a day-to-day basis. As such a high level of interpersonal skills will be very advantageous. </p>
<p>Location: Milton Keynes</p>
<p>Pay: £12.84 per hour </p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p>The main responsibilities of the role are: </p>
<p><strong>Player Management </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Guiding and aiding player requests on site when required.</li>
<li>Supporting the Competitive Gaming Operations Manager with rosters</li>
<li>Monitoring Gamer performance to ensure they are playing to the best of their ability, flagging all integrity/performance issues to the Competitive Gaming Operations Manager in a timely manner</li>
<li>Ensuring adherence to integrity standards, including undertaking training, monitoring and education as required.</li>
<li>GDPR Compliance including undertaking training and monitoring.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Production</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Operating the graphics system.</li>
<li>Directing the live broadcast with manual vision mixing.</li>
<li>Ensuring accuracy across schedules, graphics, and customer websites. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Tournament</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure the tournament is run in a timely manner and to schedule.</li>
<li>Provide first-hand technical support where required.</li>
<li>Creation and updating of supporting documentation, including scores and stats reporting. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Teamwork & Customer Service</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Provide a best-in-class level of customer service in terms of delivery and support to both internal and external customers.</li>
<li>Lead, motivate and inspire a team across split UK locations.</li>
<li>Instill a culture of individual accountability and ownership within the team.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Integrity </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Enforcement of competition rulebook and propose changes regularly to the line manager as when necessary.</li>
<li>Enforcement of applicable integrity rules & processes between gamers.</li>
<li>Instil & leverage ESIC best practices for event & player integrity.<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and data inputting skills</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Demonstrable teamwork skills</li>
<li>Proficient with MS Office and G Suite</li>
<li>Excellent self-presentation as image will be broadcast<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Desirable Requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Proven and reliable tournament referee</li>
<li>Proven experience of working with gamers both online and offline</li>
<li>Expertise in esports tournaments</li>
<li>Good knowledge of the esports industry and trends</li>
<li>Knowledge of Betting Industry (both Digital and Retail preferred) </li>
</ul></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>EA FC Competitive Gamerhttps://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/sis/vms/e/careers/positions/bcK_SyzzziOjTVTrrJ5qvB2021-10-29T00:00:00+01:00<p>Location: Milton Keynes</p><div><p>The Competitive Gamer will play against other players, to the best of their ability, to ensure the successful delivery of esports tournaments at 49CG as part of its Competitive Gaming product. </p>
<p>The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of playing EA FC. They will be keen to develop their EA FC skills, and any other sporting games as required. </p>
<p><strong>Reporting Lines and Key Relationships:</strong> </p>
<p>The role reports to the Competitive Gaming Operations Manager. The role will work closely with Operations, Referees and Casters on a day to day basis. As such, a high level of interpersonal skills will be very advantageous. </p>
<p>Location: Milton Keynes </p>
<p>Base pay of £10.70 per hour + up to £2.50 WIN Bonus + additional Night Pay of £3 per hour for hours worked between 23.00 to 06.00</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p>The main responsibilities of the role are: </p>
<p><strong>Game Knowledge and Practice</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure all games are played to the best of your ability</li>
<li>Maintain a competitive skill level throughout all games</li>
<li>Ensuring adherence to Integrity standards, including undertaking training, monitoring and education </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Integrity </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Adherence to the event rulebook</li>
<li>Adherence of ESIC’s Procedures and Policies </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Professionalism</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure high standards of professionalism on and off broadcast</li>
<li>Ensure a clean history of social media usage</li>
<li>Coaching for media and interview usage as required<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Skills and Experience:</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Essential Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Experienced EA FC gamer who can beat AI on difficulty level ‘World Class’</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Excellent self-presentation as image will be broadcast</p>
</li>
<li>Desire to compete and win<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Desirable Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience in competing at tournaments/offline gaming events</li>
<li>Knowledge of the video game industry and trends</li>
</ul></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>NBA Competitive Gamerhttps://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/sis/vms/e/careers/positions/ba2jIUQcXgDj285h2uOfjm2021-04-01T00:00:00+01:00<p>Location: Milton Keynes</p><div><p>The Competitive Gamer will play against other players, to the best of their ability, to ensure the successful delivery of esports tournaments at 49CG as part of its Competitive Gaming product. </p>
<p>The successful candidate will be an experienced NBA 2K22 player who can beat AI on difficulty level ‘Superstar’. They will be keen to develop their NBA 2K skills, and any other sporting games as required. </p>
<p><strong>Reporting Lines and Key Relationships</strong> </p>
<p>The role reports to the Competitive Gaming Operations Manager. The role will work closely with Operations, Referees and Casters on a day to day basis. </p>
<p>Location: Milton Keynes</p>
<p>Base pay of £10.70 per hour + up to £2.50 WIN Bonus + up to £2.50 Gameplay Bonus + additional Night Pay of £3 per hour for hours worked between 23.00 to 06.00</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p>The main responsibilities of the role are: </p>
<p><strong>Game Knowledge and Practice</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure all games are played to the best of your ability</li>
<li>Maintain a competitive skill level throughout all games</li>
<li>Ensuring adherence to Integrity standards, including undertaking training, monitoring and education </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Integrity </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Adherence to the event rulebook</li>
<li>Adherence of ESIC’s Procedures and Policies </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Professionalism</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure high standards of professionalism on and off broadcast</li>
<li>Ensure a clean history of social media usage</li>
<li>Coaching for media and interview usage as required<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experienced NBA 2K22 gamer who can beat AI on difficulty level ‘Superstar’</li>
<li>Excellent self-presentation as image will be broadcast</li>
<li>Desire to compete and win<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Desirable Requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience in competing at tournaments/offline gaming events</li>
<li>Knowledge of the video game industry and trends</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be considered for this position you MUST be aged 18 or over, and be able to commute to Milton Keynes.</strong></p></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>