Is This an Interview or a Networking Call?

Cold emailed an Alum that's an MD at a BB - his assistant got back to me scheduling a "20 minute zoom interview" (Her words not mine).

Obviously this is not a legit first round interview for the bank but I am still curious how I should be treating this - Dress nice and be prepared to answer more specific question (and maybe even technicals?)

Or do you think I'll still be the one asking the most of the questions like a more typical networking call? Anyone had experience with this? Thanks for the help.

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