Offer summary

Qualifications:

Comprehensive understanding of modern basketball cards and knowledge across multiple card categories including vintage sports and TCG., Strong quantitative research skills to translate complex market data into actionable strategies., Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy., Ability to work autonomously and handle increasing responsibilities..

Key responsabilities:

Serve as the internal expert in sports card valuation and pricing strategies.

Maintain and enter detailed card data in Alt's database, ensuring data integrity.

Collaborate with Marketing, Customer Experience, and Operations teams for strategic alignment.

Monitor market trends and innovate pricing methodologies based on research and analysis.

Job description

Alt is on a mission to revolutionize investing by unlocking the value of alternative assets (collectibles first), a $60B+ market. Currently, we’re focusing on establishing ourselves as the dominant marketplace for trading cards, a $5B market, before taking on additional asset classes. Our platform enables users to exchange, invest, value, securely store, and authenticate their trading cards. And we envision a world where anything is an investable asset.

To date, we’ve raised over $100 million from thought leaders at the intersection of culture, community, and capital. Some of our investors include Alexis Ohanian’s fund Seven Seven Six, the founders of Stripe, Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, BlackRock co-founder Sue Wagner, the co-founders of AngelList, First Round Capital, and BoxGroup. We’re also backed by professional athletes including Tom Brady, Candace Parker, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Morgan, Kevin Durant, and Marlon Humphrey.

Alt is a dedicated equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We celebrate our differences and strive to create an inclusive environment for all. We are focused on fostering a culture of empowerment which starts with providing our employees with the resources needed to reach their full potential.

What we are looking for:

Alt is seeking a Pricing Associate who will be the critical link between deep sports card knowledge and cutting-edge valuation strategies. In this role, you'll be more than just a pricing specialist – you'll be a strategic partner driving the future of sports card valuation and market intelligence. Your expertise will directly impact how Alt understands, prices, and trades sports cards across multiple categories. Your tasks will range from assisting the sales, lending, and modeling teams to helping with pricing strategy, working on card shows from around the globe, and supporting our customer base with sports card related categories.

The impact you will make:

Serve as the internal expert in sports card valuation, bringing nuanced understanding to pricing strategies across basketball, modern sports, vintage sports, and trading card game (TCG) markets
Weigh in on detailed card questions, such as card values, nomenclature, history, and trends across many categories of cards
Meticulously enter and maintain card data in Alt's database, capturing intricate details, historical context, and market nuances
Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Customer Experience, and Operations teams to ensure data integrity and strategic alignment
Develop and refine pricing methodologies by combining market research, trend analysis, and deep category knowledge
Stay ahead of market trends by continuously monitoring sports card ecosystems, emerging collectibles, and transaction patterns
Innovate from within by leveling up on card strategies that help support Alt's vision.

What you bring to the table:

Comprehensive understanding of modern basketball cards, with strong working knowledge across multiple card categories including modern sports, vintage sports, TCG, etc. If you do not personally have deep knowledge of all categories, you know where to look for additional expertise.
Passion for sports cards, technology, and continuous personal and professional development
Quantitative research skills with the ability to translate complex market data into clear, actionable strategies
Ability to recognize current trends within the industry
Exceptional attention to detail with a relentless commitment to accuracy
A quick learner, a self-starter able to work autonomously and handle the pressures of an increasing level of responsibility

What you will get from us:

Ground floor opportunity as an early member of the Alt team; you’ll directly shape the direction of our company. The opportunities for growth are truly limitless.
An inclusive company culture that is being built intentionally to foster an environment that supports and engages talent in their current and future endeavors.
$100/month work-from-home stipend
$200/month wellness stipend
WeWork office Stipend
401(k) retirement benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Generous paid parental leave
Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA, for you and your dependent(s)

Alt's compensation package includes a competitive base salary benchmarked against real-time market data, as well as equity for all full-time roles. We want all full-time employees to be invested in Alt and to be able to take advantage of that investment, so our equity grants include a 10-year exercise window. The base salary range for this role is: $60,000-$70,000. Offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.

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