How to get on the trading desk you want?

For a full time rotational program, is there a good way to go about trying to get the desk you want to work on? The program rotates analysts through 3 desks. Would it be disrespectful to ask the HR or program manager your desk preferences before they assign you the 3 desks? How does the process typically go down for banks assigning desks to analysts? Also if you have a location preference would the firm be receptive to that as well? This is assuming you have done no summer internship and was just recruited on for full time. Thanks!

 

I'd probably ask the program manager how the desks are chosen, and if you're allowed to state your preferences. I wouldn't worry about it being disrespectful, it makes sense / is good for everyone if you work on something you're interested in

I've only seen a summer rotational before, but the first rotation was assigned and people networked / applied for their subsequent rotations

 

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