Trading Card Pricing Associate
Alt is unlocking the value of alternative assets, starting with the $5 B trading-card market. We let collectors buy, sell, vault, and finance their cards in one place and we are backed by leaders at Stripe, Coinbase, Seven Seven Six, and pro athletes like Tom Brady and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Our next frontier is real-time pricing at scale—the Alt Value that powers every trade, loan, and product on the platform. 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 card valuation and bringing nuanced understanding to pricing strategies for: basketball, baseball, football, pokemon.
- Weigh in on detailed card questions, such as card values, nomenclature, history, and trends across many categories of cards including modern sports, vintage sports, and TCG.
- Flexibility to work hours aligned with US time zones, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to global team collaboration
- 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 basketball card valuations
- 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:
- Opportunity to work with a leading innovator in the sports collectibles space
- 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
- Flexible vacation policy
- WeWork office Stipend (US only)
- 401(k) retirement benefits (US only(
- Generous paid parental leave (US only)
- Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA, for you and your dependent(s) (US only)
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 US 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.