Alternative jobs after trading stint

Hello - wondering what are some alternative career paths after my 2 year stint at a commodities trading shop as an analyst. Have been working as a data analyst focused on quantitative modelling, but just have found that I don't particularly enjoy studying the markets and the super technical aspects of the role. I want something more people oriented. Current employer is increasingly pushing me towards taking on commercial responsibility as a trader, so I feel that the clock is ticking to a certain extent.

What are other paths people have pursued after trading?

Thanks in advance.

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No - at our firm it means executing and owning responsibility for trades, rather than just doing analytics to support them

 

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