2018 FT positions - What's the turnover of ER and FI desks?

Hi guys,

So I got a question about the desks in ER division. I see most ER programs at BB are rotational, just not really sure how it works. I mean from my understanding, not every desk hire newbie every year right? What if I had great interest in one specific desk but they have no opening this year? Thanks.

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