Associate at Debt Fund Interview Help

I have an interview with a debt fund that had a focus in Direct Lending and CLOs. I have a background in Structured Credit from a Credit Rating Agency. How should I best prepare for this? Besides the normal know about the company and their strategy, what if I am asked to analyze a credit? I have never analyzed a leveraged loan from the investors prospective. What resources would all of you recommend to brush up for an interview like this?

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