Selecting a project to run through during an interview

Hi

I'm preparing for an upcoming interview for an assistant investment manager role. I need to select some past projects that I've worked on and present them. Problem is, coming from a development consulting background, I can't find a project that completely aligns with what they're looking for. So my question is, is it better to pick a project that is not so relevant but can demonstrate my depth of modelling skills, or to pick something that is more relevant but appears to be very light and easy?

Thanks in advance.

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