Requesting Advise on a career path for a finance fresh graduate

Well I have just completed my studies in BBA (hons) B&F and currently still looking for a job. I have a high interest in a finance/investment position which allows me to interact with clients or investors more frequently and not a position that have no connection whatsoever with the outside world. I am struggling to find a suitable entry level placement position that suite the career path that i am aiming at.

As I am scrolling down on the jobs offered by various companies on a job searching website, I saw a lot of different position such as AML, CDD, Dealer, Credit Analyst, Fund/Wealth Management, Commodities dealer, Trader, Equities Dealer, KYC and so on.

I started to become confuse in thinking which position is suitable for me as a starting point of my career and didn't even know whether I am qualified at all to apply for those positions due to the lack of experience.

I am afraid that if I choose the wrong position for my first job, it will be hard for me to switch to the position that is more related to my interest afterwards.

Sorry for the amateur question but
Can someone shed some light by giving me some advise or share some experiences with me? Any advise on what position should I focus on first as a fresh graduate? Am I filtering my job preference wrongly?

Thanks !!

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