Who are we?

Do you want to work with exciting, high-growth tech and life science businesses?

CRSI is a consultancy that helps build, grow and develop start-ups and high-growth businesses. We work as trusted advisors to our clients, exploring the forefront of science and technology sectors, acting collaboratively to secure the best teams for their businesses. Our sister company, Investor Ladder, builds networks between the most exciting businesses and investors to accelerate their growth further.

We value rapid career growth through investment in the personal and professional development of our team. We offer constant training, continuous feedback and strong mentoring relationships to allow our team to grow faster than anywhere else. We have regular career catch-ups to make sure our work reflects our team’s interests. We champion innovative people with growth mindsets and hold an expectation of our team to take ownership of their development. 

CRSI are open to a diverse range of degree backgrounds as we focus on your passions and allow you to explore different areas of the business to hone your skills. By the end of your placement, you’ll have an industry-leading understanding of science and technology, venture capital, innovation, and research. This isn’t a normal coffee-making internship.

Who do we help?

• One of our clients specialises in the study of RNA sequencing, a messenger between DNA and protein synthesis, and has developed a range of hardware and software tools that give scientists and clinicians a more detailed picture of underlying biology.
  • CRSI introduced two high-profile sector leading executives to join the board of this early-stage university spin-out.

• DeepTech start-up with technology for rendering holograms on legacy screens, raised $15 million to develop its technology for next-generation digital displays and devices. 
  • CRSI led their US expansion and facilitated introductions to key executives and decision makers in the Silicon Valley ecosystem from within the world’s biggest consumer technology players.

• FinTech start-up reinventing the global insurance market to bring AI solutions enabling real-time consumer claims processing.
  • CRSI researched the most exciting technology-based companies in the UK who have been on accelerated growth journeys from 50 to 200+ employees. Identified the most impressive leaders on culture and diversity and successfully engaged them with their next Chief People Officer.

What will you be doing? 

The first 3-6 months of your placement year are focused on developing your knowledge and understanding of the sectors we work in and our methodologies. Alongside this, you will work as a valuable member of the team delivering people-based consulting assignments for high-growth investor-backed businesses, helping them to recruit high-calibre people onto their teams.

From your first week you will be attending meetings with some of the UK’s most exciting and fastest growing businesses. You will be involved in:

• Identifying the top candidates with the most relevant experience across multiple industries for our recruiting projects
• Conducting internet-based market research and analysis 
• Presenting research and summaries to consultants and clients
• Take part in meetings with senior executives and business founders, contributing to identifying clients’ needs and producing executive summaries
• Be involved in trips and events where you will learn about innovation and investment 
• Begin developing a clear career map based on your interests and strengths through regular career catch-ups

For more information from our previous Industrial Placement students about what you will be doing, follow this link: www.crsi.team/graduates-and-placements and check out our team on LinkedIn.

Essential Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly
• Passion for business, technology, science and/or the innovation ecosystem
• Ability to analyse information quickly and get to the most important detail
• Excellent team working skills
• Driven, self-motivated and proactive
• Desire to work in a fast paced, challenging environment
• Ability to work quickly and effectively
• Good time management and organisation skills