Radio silence after final round interview

Recently interviewed for a lateral M&A Analyst role in London. It was a very extensive process, consisting of 7 interviews in total as well as a modelling test.

Its been 2 weeks since my final round interview and I've heard nothing even after following up. I know I've probably been dinged but I can't understand why they won't just tell me, any thoughts?

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Could be a number of things. Do you know if they're still interviewing or apps are open? If not you might be #2/#3 and they're now waiting to hear from their top pick or even fill the role internally in the case of BBs (although I doubt they'd advertise a role of they can fill it internally)

Also, who did you chase? Was it the hiring manager / someone senior or junior?

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I had three 1-hour interviews and a modelling test for a lateral position at one BB, which never (officially) got back even though I knew I passed.. as I later found out they instituted a bank-wide hiring freeze and I got caught-up before they could issue an offer

It could really be anything. I would continue interviewing at other places

 

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