First Interview at HF - What to Expect?

I have an interview coming up for a position in a entry-level (out of undergrad) spot at a large activist investor in 2 days. This is the first interview I am doing- I have an idea on the kind of things to pitch: strategic review etc for a company but I am really struggling to figure out what the line of questioning is likely to be?

I would appreciate any help from those who have a few years of experience and have gone through this process a few times before

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