Game Economy Team Lead

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.

• 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.