Global Macro HF interview - what to expect?

Hi Monkeys, 

Reaching out for some advice as I've been invited to interview at a HF (P72/Millenium/Balyasny etc) for an internship.

I presume at intern level they would not be expecting too many technicals (ie, no more than IBD SA / MF PE SA?). Presumably a stock pitch and lots of brain teasers? Perhaps mental math stuff?

If anyone has any insight on what I should do to prepare, would be immensely grateful - having interned with both IB and PE, I feel that the whole time my true interest has been in more liquid investments. Would be an excellent opportunity. 

Thanks in advance!

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