AML Intelligence Reference Implementation

How to cut Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) turnaround from weeks to hours using a fine-tuned AML classifier with graph-pattern detection, fully auditable and examiner-ready.

Reference Implementation

Performance outcomes from initial implementation

This reference shows how the platform delivers measurable results in a standardized AML use case. Real outcomes vary based on data quality, historical patterns, and operational integration.

5.08M

IBM HI-Small transactions processed

66M

Classifier parameters

0.91

Validation ROC-AUC

500ms

Streaming scoring interval

Measured Outcomes

Earlier detection and analyst efficiency

SAR turnaround time

3-4 weeks4 hours
-95%

False-positive review load

Baseline12% lower
-12%

Pattern classes detected

Rules only4 topologies
+4 types

Model Quality

Validation ROC-AUC improvement over rollout

Quality stabilizes as analyst feedback loops and edge-case tuning converge. Threshold tuning typically achieves production ROC-AUC within 4–6 weeks.

Month 1

0.84

Month 2

0.87

Month 3

0.89

Month 4

0.91

Implementation

Four-week rollout sequence

1

Data ingest and baseline benchmark

Connected transaction exports, profiled class imbalance, and validated baseline rule precision/recall envelope.

2

Model fine-tuning and thresholding

Fine-tuned the scoring model and calibrated alert thresholds against validation cohorts and review capacity.

3

Graph detector integration

Integrated topology detection and analyst pattern context into queue-level triage workflows.

4

Production rollout and governance handoff

Activated governed model version, enabled audit-ready dossier export, and scheduled retraining cadence.

System Stages

Four-stage processing pipeline

Data Pipeline

Cleans IBM HI-Small source rows, normalizes timestamps and currency values, and yields reproducible fixtures for model training and replay.

Classifier Scoring

Scores transaction descriptors with class weighting and negative undersampling to keep the extreme class imbalance trainable.

Pattern Engine

Detects structuring, fan-out, fan-in, and cycle motifs using graph windows and emits explainable evidence bundles for analysts.

Review & Retrain

Persists analyst dispositions and promotes nightly retrained models into the registry with threshold and metric lineage attached.

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We run a walkthrough using your transaction data and historical patterns to show realistic outcomes for your team.