Modelling involved in L/S Equity Hedge Fund

Looking at a job which states (in abbreviated form):

Global Equity Analyst – Hedge fund – London: .... Your Responsibilities will include:

.... Excellent modelling capabilities (you will be thoroughly tested at case study). ....

What exactly (ie a short list) would the full modelling capabilities needed here be?

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