Game Economy Team Lead

Description At RealPlay, we're building the next generation of online entertainment. Founded in 2023, RealPlay is a fast-growing gaming company focused on creating engaging player experiences across sweepstakes casinos and innovative gaming platforms. We combine technology, data, creativity, and a strong monetization mindset to build products that entertain millions of players and drive business growth. Based in Tel Aviv, we're a company of builders who move fast, take ownership, and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. About the Role We are looking for a Game Economy Team Lead to lead and develop our Game Economy function, driving the design, optimization, and performance of our in-game economies across RealPlay's gaming platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role with a direct impact on player engagement, retention, and monetization. You'll lead a team of Game Economy professionals, own key economic strategies, and work closely with Product, Monetization, Data, and CRM teams to create balanced, engaging, and commercially successful player experiences. Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Game Economy professionals, ensuring high-quality execution, professional growth, and strong business impact. • Own and optimize the in-game economy across our gaming platforms, balancing player engagement, retention, and monetization objectives. • Design, analyze, and optimize virtual currency flows, reward systems, bonuses, pricing structures, and economic configurations. • Develop economic models, simulations, and forecasting tools to evaluate player behavior, economic performance, and business opportunities. • Drive the economic strategy behind new features, promotions, LiveOps events, and player engagement initiatives. • Plan, execute, and analyze A/B tests to continuously improve economic performance and player experience. • Monitor key economy KPIs, identify trends and opportunities, and translate data into actionable business recommendations. • Collaborate closely with Product, Monetization, CRM, Data, and Engineering to ensure economic decisions support both player experience and business goals. • Take an active role in strategic discussions, influencing product development, reward strategies, and monetization initiatives. • Establish scalable processes, methodologies, and best practices for the Game Economy function. Requirements • 4+ years of experience in Game Economy, Game Monetization, or a closely related analytical role within the gaming industry – Must. • Previous experience leading or mentoring a team – Must. • Strong understanding of gaming economies, virtual currencies, reward systems, pricing strategies, and player progression. • Proven experience analyzing player behavior and optimizing engagement, retention, and monetization KPIs. • Strong analytical capabilities, with hands-on experience in economic modeling, simulations, and A/B testing. • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills and strong SQL proficiency. • Strong business orientation and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. • Experience working in cross-functional environments with Product, Monetization, CRM, and Data teams. • B.A. / B.Sc. in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • Experience in Social Casino, Sweepstakes Casino, or Free-to-Play gaming – A significant advantage. Who You Are • A hands-on leader who combines strong analytical thinking with a commercial mindset. • Highly data-driven, with the ability to connect economic decisions to business results. • Proactive, independent, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced environment. • A strong communicator who can simplify complex economic concepts and influence stakeholders. • A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, growing organization. • Curious, creative, and constantly looking for opportunities to improve performance. Why Join RealPlay? • Lead a high-impact function that directly influences player experience and business performance. • Shape the game economy strategy across fast-growing gaming platforms. • Work closely with cross-functional teams and influence key product and monetization decisions. • Join an ambitious, fast-moving company where ownership, innovation, and execution make a real difference.