Citi VP interview questions

Telephonic discussion as first interview. Smooth and valid questions. Call recieved sharp at scheduled time. Lasted for more than an hour. Didn't get meeting invite though from HR. The role responsibilities were clearly explained.

Applied online in mid November, informed that I was "short listed" about a week later, then contacted by the Recruiter and was asked a few clarifying questions via email. Eventually was scheduled to speak with the Team Lead & Hiring Manager separately 2 weeks later. Calls with them lasted a combined 3 hours, and though the questions were tough I felt they were very fair. Ended the call by saying there would be an update before the Christmas holiday. Followed up 2 weeks later and was told that my "Recruiter" would be in touch, so I followed up with her and was told the manager was still "reviewing candidates." 1 week later my Recruiter emailed and asked if I would be open to contract work, which I told her I wasn't given that I had a FT job. I never heard from her again after that, but I also was still listed as "Under Consideration" in their system so still not a "No." I followed up again a month later in mid-Feburary as I was still listed "Under Consideration" but saw the role was in "Business Review" status. I asked if the role was on hold and for an update on my status. Once again, I received no reply. Finally, today I received the canned response that "after much deliberation, we are not able to proceed with your Application" and the position has been closed. I sent an email to my Recruiter asking for additional feedback, but given the clear lack of communication over the past 3 months I am not expecting a reply.