SA position for someone who knows nothing about finance?

Is it possible to get a SA position with no background knowledge in finance? I have just recently been interested in applying for SA positions next year, but I have zero knowledge of any technical questions that could possibly come to me during interviews. Would I have no chance at any SA position if I didn't have any background? could I get away with only answering behavioral questions?

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