How to Prepare for a Research Analyst Interview?

I'm interviewing for an entry level Research Analyst position out of undergrad that's data science focused but I have no finance background. Some of the duties of the position include:

• building machine learning models in an investment environment

• exposure to global asset classes

• presenting research to clients

And the requirements:

• numeracy/python/communication skills

• understanding of the markets

I'm wondering if I will be asked more market related questions such as pitching a stock or if I will be asked data science questions. Any advice on how to prepare/what to expect?

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