Best FO roles for trainee accountants wanting to leave BO (finance IB)

I've graduated in the summer with a degree in finance and banking from one of the top target business schools in the UK, and have started a Finance Graduate program at an IB in London. Will have to study for ACCA or CIMA soon, as the bank pays for it. I would like to know if there's any particular roles that are more FO-based that are suited for accountants that are trying to break away from the BO life. Most of the rotations available on the scheme are in Product Control

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